Polaris 2005 Sportsman MV7, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
2.36
TIRE INSPECTION
G
Improper tire inflation may affect ATV
maneuverability.
G
When replacing a tire always use
original equipment size and type.
G
The use of non-standard size or type
tires may affect ATV handling.
Tire Tread Depth
Always replace tires when tread depth is worn to
1/8
″
(3 mm) or less.
Tread
Depth 1/8
I
(3 mm)
WARNING
Operating an ATV with worn tires will in-
crease the possibility of the vehicle skid-
ding easily with possible loss of control.
Worn tires can cause an accident.
Always replace tires when the tread
depth measures 1/8
″
(.3 cm) or less.
FRAME, NUTS, BOLTS,
FASTENERS
Periodically inspect the torque of all fasteners in
accordance with the maintenance schedule. Check
that all cotter pins are in place. Refer to specific
fastener torques listed in each chapter.
WARN
®
WINCH OPERATION
NOTE: See Chapter 5 for winch mounting. See
Chapter 10 for winch wiring information.
NOTE: For more information on winch operation and
techniques, refer to the Warn
®
Winch Basic Guide to
Winching.
The Sportsman MV is equipped with two reliable 2500
lb. (2.5ci) Warn
®
Winches. One winch in the front and
one in the rear of the MV.
Front Warn
®
Winch
Rear Warn
®
Winch
Warn
®
Winch Handlebar Controls
The winch selection switch located on the headlight
pod gives the operator the ability to select the front or
rear winch.
Selection Switch